Johnstown: Firefighters at Lakeside's Lake Jennings fire station got in some rescue training on Sunday morning, June 13, 2010. The rescue system they practiced rigging was a "ladder gin" utilizing a "pig-rig" haul system.
The ladder gin/pig-rig may be utilized to create a high-point for a vertical lift-type rescue. It is a very strong and versatile system when properly rigged and anchored.
This type of technical rescue training is typical of what Lakeside Firefighters frequently perform every year.
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| Station 3 C-shift laying-out the ladder gin |
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| FF/PM Bernie Molloy rigging the "pig-rig." |
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| Using Rescue 3 as the anchor, firefighters get the angle just right. |
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| Safely in his Class III harness, FF/PM Jamie Hazlewood "loads" the system. |
Story and Photos Submitted by: Captain Scott Culkin, Lakeside Fire District
Awesome, Lakeside's Unsung Heroes, keeping trained and up to date in the latest rescue techniques. Thanks for being there when Lakeside needs you!
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